What would have happened if Jesus had gone immediately to Mary and Martha?
If Jesus had gone immediately to Mary and Martha, Lazarus would not have died, and the account of his death and raising would not have occurred. The delay served a divine purpose, allowing the event to teach something even today.
Les explains that had Jesus gone back immediately as Mary and Martha had wanted, Lazarus wouldn't have died, and we wouldn't have had that account. He emphasizes that everything is done for a purpose, to teach us something even today in the 1990's. The delay was purposeful, not neglect, but part of God's plan to bring about a greater lesson.